I will give it along with the Ammonites to the people of the East as a possession, that the Ammonites may be remembered no more among the nations,
English Standard Version (ESV)
This verse reveals that the judgment isn't just about destruction, but complete erasure. The phrase "may be remembered no more" isn't simply about defeat, but a divine decree to remove any trace of their existence from the nations. It highlights God's power to not only judge but to fundamentally alter the course of history for peoples who defy Him.
I will give it along with the Ammonites to the people of the East as a possession, that the Ammonites may be remembered no more among the nations,
English Standard Version (ESV)
The prophet Ezekiel is delivering God's judgment against various nations that had rejoiced over Judah's downfall. Having already addressed Edom, this passage extends that divine condemnation to Moab and Ammon, who had similarly mocked and attacked God's people. God declares that just as Ammon will be wiped out and forgotten, so too will Moab be given over to eastern nomadic peoples as a possession, signifying their utter ruin and historical erasure.
Why would God bring judgment on Moab and Ammon in this prophecy? It seems like they're being lumped together for a common fate.
This prophecy declares a joint judgment on the nations of Moab and Ammon. Notice how Ezekiel connects them: "I will give it along with the Ammonites to the people of the East as a possession." The "it" here refers to Moab, as stated in the preceding verses.
The prophecy declares that the Ammonites will "be remembered no more among the nations." What does this total erasure really mean?
This isn't just about a military defeat; it's about national extinction. God's pronouncement signifies a judgment so complete that the Ammonites, as a distinct people and nation, would cease to exist on the world stage.
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morashah · Hebrew Noun
A status of belonging or ownership. In Scripture, it often refers to land or blessings granted by God to His people, or sometimes the judgment of territory being transferred to foreign oppressors.
Ezekiel's prophecy targets the Ammonites and Moabites, who had scorned Judah's suffering. The historical context reveals that while Nebuchadnezzar's campaigns devastated these nations, the fulfillment of Ammon being 'remembered no more' was a gradual process, with nomadic groups eventually possessing their lands and their distinct national memory fading over centuries.
Late 8th century BC
Assyrian expansion into Transjordan
The Neo-Assyrian Empire exerted significant influence and control over the region east of the Jordan River, including territories historically occupied by Ammon and Moab. This period saw these smaller kingdoms often subjected to Assyrian dominance and demands.
605 BC
First Babylonian deportation
Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon, after defeating the Egyptians at Carchemish, began consolidating his power. This year marked the first major deportation of Judean captives to Babylon, including members of the royal family, setting the stage for future Babylonian actions against surrounding nations.
587/586 BC
Fall of Jerusalem and destruction of the Temple
Nebuchadnezzar conquered Jerusalem, destroyed the Temple, and deported a large portion of the remaining population to Babylon. This catastrophic event deeply impacted Judah and was witnessed by Ezekiel, who was already in exile.
c. 582 BC— this verse
Nebuchadnezzar's campaigns in Transjordan
Following the destruction of Jerusalem, Nebuchadnezzar campaigned against the remaining kingdoms that had rebelled or were perceived as threats, including Ammon and Moab. This military action is the direct historical backdrop for Ezekiel's prophecy against these nations.
c. 5th century BC
Persian period and Ammonite decline
Under Persian rule, the Ammonites, though potentially resettled or dispersed, lost their distinct national identity and political prominence. Their lands were often occupied by nomadic Arab groups.
c. 2nd century BC
Ammonites mentioned in Maccabean conflicts
Although largely forgotten as a nation, the descendants or remnants of the Ammonites (often referred to as Ammonites or children of Ammon) appear in the historical records of the Maccabean period, indicating a lingering presence.
This passage directly parallels the prophecy against the Ammonites, stating they will be scattered and no longer remembered, mirroring Ezekiel's message of national annihilation.
Isaiah 11:14This verse speaks of future judgment and conquest involving the descendants of Esau (often associated with Edom, near Ammon and Moab) and the people of the East, echoing the theme of Eastern peoples possessing the lands of these nations.
Zephaniah 2:8-10This passage describes the devastation of Moab and Ammon by surrounding nations, with a specific mention of their arrogance and pride being humbled, aligning with the judgment declared in Ezekiel.
Genesis 19:36-38This foundational account explains the origin of both Moab and Ammon from Lot's daughters, highlighting their close relationship and setting the stage for their shared, negative destiny in later prophetic judgments.
ellicottEzekiel 25:10: "Unto the men of the east with the Ammonites, and will give them in possession, that the Ammonites may not be remembered among the nations."
(10) With the Ammonites. —The division between the verses here seriously obscures the sense. The meaning is that God will throw open Moab, as well as Ammon, to the sons of the east, and will give both nations in possession to them, so that Ammon shall be no more remembered, and judgment shall be executed on Moab. They were to be conquered an…
clarkeEzekiel 25:10: "Unto the men of the east with the Ammonites, and will give them in possession, that the Ammonites may not be remembered among the nations."
That the Ammonites - The Syriac has, "That Rabbah of the sons of Ammon be not remembered."
This verse reveals that the judgment isn't just about destruction, but complete erasure. The phrase "may be remembered no more" isn't simply about defeat, but a divine decree to remove any trace of their existence from the nations. It highlights God's power to not only judge but to fundamentally alter the course of history for peoples who defy Him.
The prophet Ezekiel is delivering God's judgment against various nations that had rejoiced over Judah's downfall. Having already addressed Edom, this passage extends that divine condemnation to Moab and Ammon, who had similarly mocked and attacked God's people. God declares that just as Ammon will be wiped out and forgotten, so too will Moab be given over to eastern nomadic peoples as a possession, signifying their utter ruin and historical erasure.
The prophet Ezekiel is delivering God's judgment against various nations that had rejoiced over Judah's downfall. Having already addressed Edom, this passage extends that divine condemnation to Moab and Ammon, who had similarly mocked and attacked God's people. God declares that just as Ammon will be wiped out and forgotten, so too will Moab be given over to eastern nomadic peoples as a possession, signifying their utter ruin and historical erasure.
"I will give it along with the Ammonites to the people of the East as a possession, that the Ammonites may be remembered no more among the nations," — This verse reveals that the judgment isn't just about destruction, but complete erasure. The phrase "may be remembered no more" isn't simply about defeat, but a divine decree to remove any trace of t…
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Last reviewed October 2026